We know many teachers had field trips to farms or other agriculture related field trips planned for the spring that probably won’t be happening this year. While a video can’t completely replicate a field experiences, we do a have great video series that we call “Follow Your Food”. This video series would be great to use as a part of a distance learning lesson. There are 4 short videos to watch that look at carrot production in Northfield, the St. Paul Farmers Market, Wozupi Tribal Gardens in Shakopee and honey production in Minneapolis.
Follow that Food
From Field to the Farmer’s Market
Preserving Heirloom Crops with Wozupi Farms
See and hear how many Minnesota groups are working to preserve indigenous and heirloom crops. This video features the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s Wozupi Tribal Gardens in Prior Lake and Sean Sherman who owns The Sioux Chef, which focuses on utilizing local indigenous crops.
That’s So Sweet
Follow along on the fascinating journey that honey travels from the hive to your home. Kristy Lynn Allen, head beekeeper at the Beez Kneez in Minneapolis, introduces the process of honey collection, extraction, and delivery. Learn the important role honey bees play in honey production and pollination of some of our favorite fruits and vegetables!